The league just dropped a bombshell: the 2025 salary cap is expected to hit somewhere between $277.5 million and $281.5 million per team. That’s a massive jump from last year’s 255.4 million, and honestly, it’s a game-changer. Over the previous two years, the cap has shot up by more than $53 million, which means teams are about to have much more wiggle room to sign stars, make trades, and build their rosters. For the Chiefs, this is huge. Patrick Mahomes, their golden-armed QB, has a cap hit of $66 million in 2025, which sounds insane. But with this new cap space, it suddenly feels less scary. The front office can breathe a sigh of relief—well, at least for now.
The NFL today informed teams that the 2025 per-team salary cap will fall in the range of $277.5 million to $281.5 million, way up from last year’s $255.4 million. Cap will have increased by more than $53 million over the last two years.
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While the Chiefs are figuring out how to navigate Mahomes’ monster contract, everyone’s also keeping an eye on Travis Kelce. He’s been a legend for Kansas City, but rumors about his retirement are swirling.
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